Riverland man's dramatic rescue role

You might know Renmark's John Foody as the Riverland Regional Commander for the Metropolitan Fire Service.

On Saturday, he was travelling back from Mildura with his family, when they decided, on the spur of the moment to stop at Lake Cullulleraine.

That stop, saved a man’s life.

John Foody says he’s not a hero, and he doesn’t want to be thought of as one, but he agreed to be interviewed because he thinks it’s imperative that people are made aware of the dangers with swimming in rivers and lakes. John has been a surf lifesaver for years, but he was shocked at how difficult it is to pull someone to shore in freshwater.